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CompTIA A+ 1101 (Core 1) (Retired) > 3.6 - Given a scenario, deploy & configure multi-function devices/printers & settings > Flashcards

3.6 - Given a scenario, deploy & configure multi-function devices/printers & settings Flashcards

1
Q

Meaning of MFD?

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings

A

MultiFunction Device

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What is an MFD?

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings

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Output device that handles various functions

i.e. printing, scanning, faxing, network connectivity, phone line connectivity, & web printing

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3 location considerations for MFDs?

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings: Properly unboxing a device - setup location considerations

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  • Power
  • Network connectivity
  • Accessibility
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What’s required prior to using MFDs/printers?

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings

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Drivers

*Appropriate drivers for a given OS

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2 generic MFD/printer drivers?

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings: Use appropriate drivers for a given OS

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  • PCL
  • PostScript

it’s crucial to match the driver with the printer’s configuration.

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Meaning of PCL?

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings: Use appropriate drivers for a given OS - PCL vs. PostScript

A

Printer Command Language

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Which MFD/printer driver is more common?

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings: Use appropriate drivers for a given OS - PCL vs. PostScript

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PCL

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What are PCL drivers used for?

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings: Use appropriate drivers for a given OS - PCL vs. PostScript

A

Typical office printing

Printing typical docs., spreadsheets, etc.

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What are PostScript drivers used for?

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings: Use appropriate drivers for a given OS - PCL vs. PostScript

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Professional graphics

Designed for higher-end printers but can be used by lesser models

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How to determine printer compatiblitiy with PCL/Postscript

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings: Use appropriate drivers for a given OS - PCL vs. PostScript

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Checking the printer drive name

e.g., HP LaserJet 9065 PCL6 Class Driver

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3 ways to connect to an MFD/printer?

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings: Device Connectivity

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  • USB
  • Ethernet
  • Wireless

i.e.

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2 ways to wirelessly connect to an MFD/printer?

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings: Device Connectivity

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  • Bluetooth
  • Wi-Fi (802.11)

Wi-fi has more range than bluetooth

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2 ways to share printers/MFDs?

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings: Public/shared devices

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  • Printer share
  • Print server
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How to printer share via Windows?

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings: Public/shared devices

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Via Network and Sharing Center

Open Advanced sharing settings, choose network type, & select ‘Turn on file & printer sharing

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4 types of configuration settings for MFDs/printers

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings: Configuration settings

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  • Duplex
  • Orientation
  • Tray settings
  • Quality
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What is the duplex settings on MFDs/printers for?

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings: Configuration settings

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Printing on both sides of a paper

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What is the Tray settings on MFDs/printers for?

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings: Configuration settings

A

Specifying the printer tray & other settings

i.e. paper size, paper type, etc.

18
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4 security methods for printers/MFDs?

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings: Security

A
  • User authentication
  • Badging
  • Audit logs
  • Secured prints
19
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How does badging secure printers/MFDs?

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings: Security

A

By requiring them to print documents

20
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What are audit logs in printers/MFDs for?

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings: Security

A

Tracking events

To see what, where, & who printed

21
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How does secured print secure printers/MFDs

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings: Security

A

By requiring a PIN/password to print documents

22
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What do network scan services on printers/MFDs do?

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings: Network scan services

A

Scans & saves documents

23
Q

3 ways to save scanned documents?

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings: Network scan services

A
  • Email
  • SMB
  • Cloud services
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Q

Meaning of ADF?

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings: ADF/Flatbed scanner

A

Automatic Document Feeder

25
Q

What do flatbed scanners do?

flatbed scanners may be part of a MFD

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings: ADF/Flatbed scanner

A

Converts printed pages into digital files

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What does ADF do?

Often integrated in flatbed scanners

3.6 Given a scenario, deploy & configure MFDs/printers & settings: ADF/Flatbed scanner

A

Processes & scans individual pages from a stack

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